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When we study 600 public companies by peer group, at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin, only 5% drive improvement. In this case, the metrics are operating margin and inventory turns. of revenue on IT are we improving inventories. Definitions: Provocateur. MORE
Last week, I spoke at the CPHA supply chain conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was the inaugural supply chain event for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. Checkout the presentation posted on slideshare. ). MORE
While companies want to improve costs and inventory, most are going backwards. While many consultants will wave their hands and promise improvements in costs and inventory through projects, take pause. Avoid Artificially Constraining Inventory Levels. MORE
Inventory piles up and revenues gaps are closed by pushing product into the market. for the public training in Philadelphia i n August and the content for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September. This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event. MORE
Companies that are better at supply chain planning are better able to manage operating margins and inventory turns. The event is on September 4th-7th in Philadelphia, PA. This week, after ten years, I am test-driving cars. I have not owned a car for a decade. MORE
The combination of weather and the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia delayed all my flights for at least two hours on multiple days. On Sunday, I spent the day at the Barnes Foundation with an old friend Karen. I love art museums, and connections with old friends are great for the soul. MORE
I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. It bundles Integrated Business Planning, a Supply Chain Control Tower, Inventory and Demand/Supply planning into a new cloud-based architecture based on HANA. MORE
Energizer and Unilever are driving the fastest rates of improvement and Clorox and P&G improvement rates are the slowest on the Metrics That Matter of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Global growth is slowing to levels of GDP. MORE
My caution is not so fast… 95% of companies are not making progress at the intersection of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and asset strategies. Here I show orbit chart comparisons at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns for the period of 2006-2017. MORE
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” MORE
This past month I attended our Supply Chain Insights Bootcamp training led by Lora Cecere in Philadelphia and facilitated the first course of a Cross-Company Academy training, End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration. For example, inventory turns are plotted with operating margin (see Figure 2). MORE
Outbound rates edged up in Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia and other major freight markets, however, as shippers rushed to move inventory before the quarter ended on Wednesday. TriHaul: Columbus - Philadelphia - Pittsburgh. MORE
When there is a common reporting strategy, progress in metrics performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns is faster. for the public training in Philadelphia i n August and the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September. MORE
Inventory Turns (15%) (based on 2014 results). The foundation to drive meaningful improvement is reliability in driving results at the intersection of costs, inventory and customer service. MORE
In Figure 1, I share an analysis of user satisfaction of demand, tactical supply, inventory and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) technologies using this technique. There are more outliers in the inventory and demand planning responses creating longer ‘whiskers.’ MORE
Across the industry, we find that companies think that they are managing costs and inventory better through technology investments like supply chain planning, but they have a false sense of accomplishment. MORE
I advocate a portfolio of growth, EBITDA or operating margin, inventory turns, on-time and in-full shipments, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). If you would like the opportunity to network with others on these topics, consider our public training in Philadelphia in June and August. __. MORE
These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. In the past two years, while progress has slipped on inventory and cost to peer group, the Colgate team still posts the strongest performance. MORE
Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. On October 15th, I will be speaking on the Qunitiq World Tour in Philadelphia. MORE
It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Monthly design of the supply chain including form and function of inventory and inventory placement. Inventory. Focus on the level of inventory. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Focus on the form and function of inventory based on demand and supply variability and business plans. Last week, it felt like August not May. MORE
I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Companies need multi-tier Available to Promise (ATP) and real-time inventory management. In this evolution, cash, information, and inventory flows grow in importance. MORE
2) Inventory is a Hot Potato that No One Wants, but Everyone Needs To Own… In the process of feeding the beast, inventory is a hot potato that no one wants, but everyone needs to own. The first challenge, is to define a job position and process for inventory management. MORE
It is now our fifth year of analyzing balance sheets to understand which companies are outperforming their peer groups on the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while driving improvement. MORE
Companies are aggressive in the design of inventory buffers with active work through network design to build the right push-pull decoupling points, implementation of supplier monitoring and score carding, and the development of business continuity plans. MORE
It is finally spring in Philadelphia. I am busy finalizing a report on the current state of the inventory optimization market, rewriting and updating a report on Sales and Operations technologies, and penning a new report on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. (We MORE
However, for elements like forecast error, customer service and slow-moving inventory self-reported data is not sufficient. 4) Best Forecasters do not Have the Best Inventory Results. This is one element of inventory. MORE
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.” MORE
Improvement on the key metrics of growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is elusive. I hope that you can join us at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Philadelphia on September 4th-7th, 2018. mo·jo: noun. MORE
At LogiPharma 2019 in Philadelphia, Deepak Ghodke, Vice President, Bristlecone Labs, spoke about how it is, therefore, not at all surprising that the increase in AI adoption has also extended to enterprises in recent years. MORE
I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. It bundles Integrated Business Planning, a Supply Chain Control Tower, Inventory and Demand/Supply planning into a new cloud-based architecture based on HANA. MORE
The average client that has implemented demand sensing technologies has reduced inventory by 11%. Yes, it may decrease short-term sales, but in the longer-term it will increase customer service, reduce inventory and improve the execution of new product launch and trade promotions. I will be landing soon in Philadelphia. Demand demand planning demand sensing inventory management inventory reduction MORE
At Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2016, attendees were encouraged to think about the past, present and future of their businesses from a fresh perspective as they gained insights into the latest analytics and optimization technology. Did you attend Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia? MORE
And, when companies are better at supply chain planning (which is largely determined by talent development) their supply chains are more resilient and better balanced between cost and inventory targets. It is Saturday. This was a tough travel week on the East Coast by any measure. MORE
Last week’s 2015 LogiChem conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. I always come back from these conferences inspired and fascinated at how diligent chemical supply chain managers must be to mitigate risk and adverse events. MORE
It is a beautiful fall day in Philadelphia. While many consultants argue on the name–the debate rages with strong arguments of “Should it be Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), or consensus planning?”–the MORE
They will meet the Philadelphia Eagles, who crushed the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC title game, a week from Sunday in Minneapolis, MN. Supply Chain News This Week in News Inventory Management logistics supply chain TransportationIn yet another impressive comeback, the New England Patriots topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC title game to move on to their 10th Super Bowl, and 8th in the Belichick – Brady era. MORE
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 19, 2015
However, for elements like forecast error, customer service and slow-moving inventory self-reported data is not sufficient. 4) Best Forecasters do not Have the Best Inventory Results. This is one element of inventory.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 11, 2015
Companies are aggressive in the design of inventory buffers with active work through network design to build the right push-pull decoupling points, implementation of supplier monitoring and score carding, and the development of business continuity plans.
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Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 21, 2015
In Figure 1, I share an analysis of user satisfaction of demand, tactical supply, inventory and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) technologies using this technique. There are more outliers in the inventory and demand planning responses creating longer ‘whiskers.’
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 25, 2015
It is a beautiful fall day in Philadelphia. While many consultants argue on the name–the debate rages with strong arguments of “Should it be Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), or consensus planning?”–the
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 27, 2014
The average client that has implemented demand sensing technologies has reduced inventory by 11%. Yes, it may decrease short-term sales, but in the longer-term it will increase customer service, reduce inventory and improve the execution of new product launch and trade promotions. I will be landing soon in Philadelphia. Demand demand planning demand sensing inventory management inventory reduction
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 6, 2015
It is finally spring in Philadelphia. I am busy finalizing a report on the current state of the inventory optimization market, rewriting and updating a report on Sales and Operations technologies, and penning a new report on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. (We
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Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 3, 2016
The combination of weather and the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia delayed all my flights for at least two hours on multiple days. On Sunday, I spent the day at the Barnes Foundation with an old friend Karen. I love art museums, and connections with old friends are great for the soul.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 19, 2018
It is now our fifth year of analyzing balance sheets to understand which companies are outperforming their peer groups on the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while driving improvement.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 16, 2018
Companies that are better at supply chain planning are better able to manage operating margins and inventory turns. The event is on September 4th-7th in Philadelphia, PA. This week, after ten years, I am test-driving cars. I have not owned a car for a decade.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 30, 2018
Energizer and Unilever are driving the fastest rates of improvement and Clorox and P&G improvement rates are the slowest on the Metrics That Matter of Growth, Operating Margin, Inventory Turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)). Global growth is slowing to levels of GDP.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 26, 2016
At Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia 2016, attendees were encouraged to think about the past, present and future of their businesses from a fresh perspective as they gained insights into the latest analytics and optimization technology. Did you attend Quintiq World Tour Philadelphia?
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Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 10, 2018
Improvement on the key metrics of growth, inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is elusive. I hope that you can join us at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Philadelphia on September 4th-7th, 2018. mo·jo: noun.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.”
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 15, 2018
My caution is not so fast… 95% of companies are not making progress at the intersection of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and asset strategies. Here I show orbit chart comparisons at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns for the period of 2006-2017.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 7, 2018
When we study 600 public companies by peer group, at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin, only 5% drive improvement. In this case, the metrics are operating margin and inventory turns. of revenue on IT are we improving inventories. Definitions: Provocateur.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 17, 2015
2) Inventory is a Hot Potato that No One Wants, but Everyone Needs To Own… In the process of feeding the beast, inventory is a hot potato that no one wants, but everyone needs to own. The first challenge, is to define a job position and process for inventory management.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Across the industry, we find that companies think that they are managing costs and inventory better through technology investments like supply chain planning, but they have a false sense of accomplishment.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend this month’s Supply Chain Insights Summit in Philadelphia. The conference, organized by Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere and her team, was structured around a compelling theme: “imagine the supply chain of 2030.”
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Last week, I spoke at the CPHA supply chain conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was the inaugural supply chain event for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. Checkout the presentation posted on slideshare. ).
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 13, 2015
I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Companies need multi-tier Available to Promise (ATP) and real-time inventory management. In this evolution, cash, information, and inventory flows grow in importance.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 5, 2015
These giants drove slight improvements in operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) despite a slowing economy. In the past two years, while progress has slipped on inventory and cost to peer group, the Colgate team still posts the strongest performance.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 18, 2015
When there is a common reporting strategy, progress in metrics performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns is faster. for the public training in Philadelphia i n August and the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 3, 2015
Inventory Turns (15%) (based on 2014 results). The foundation to drive meaningful improvement is reliability in driving results at the intersection of costs, inventory and customer service.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 15, 2015
I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. It bundles Integrated Business Planning, a Supply Chain Control Tower, Inventory and Demand/Supply planning into a new cloud-based architecture based on HANA.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 3, 2018
And, when companies are better at supply chain planning (which is largely determined by talent development) their supply chains are more resilient and better balanced between cost and inventory targets. It is Saturday. This was a tough travel week on the East Coast by any measure.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 15, 2015
I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. It bundles Integrated Business Planning, a Supply Chain Control Tower, Inventory and Demand/Supply planning into a new cloud-based architecture based on HANA.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 7, 2015
I advocate a portfolio of growth, EBITDA or operating margin, inventory turns, on-time and in-full shipments, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). If you would like the opportunity to network with others on these topics, consider our public training in Philadelphia in June and August. __.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 5, 2013
It was a sultry day in Philadelphia. Monthly design of the supply chain including form and function of inventory and inventory placement. Inventory. Focus on the level of inventory. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Focus on the form and function of inventory based on demand and supply variability and business plans. Last week, it felt like August not May.
Supply Chain Insights
JUNE 1, 2017
This past month I attended our Supply Chain Insights Bootcamp training led by Lora Cecere in Philadelphia and facilitated the first course of a Cross-Company Academy training, End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration. For example, inventory turns are plotted with operating margin (see Figure 2).
Bristlecone
OCTOBER 21, 2019
At LogiPharma 2019 in Philadelphia, Deepak Ghodke, Vice President, Bristlecone Labs, spoke about how it is, therefore, not at all surprising that the increase in AI adoption has also extended to enterprises in recent years.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 16, 2014
Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. On October 15th, I will be speaking on the Qunitiq World Tour in Philadelphia.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Last week’s 2015 LogiChem conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. I always come back from these conferences inspired and fascinated at how diligent chemical supply chain managers must be to mitigate risk and adverse events.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Outbound rates edged up in Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia and other major freight markets, however, as shippers rushed to move inventory before the quarter ended on Wednesday. TriHaul: Columbus - Philadelphia - Pittsburgh.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 29, 2015
While companies want to improve costs and inventory, most are going backwards. While many consultants will wave their hands and promise improvements in costs and inventory through projects, take pause. Avoid Artificially Constraining Inventory Levels.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 6, 2015
Inventory piles up and revenues gaps are closed by pushing product into the market. for the public training in Philadelphia i n August and the content for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in September. This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event.
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